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Model # U5243-960 Official Hoover 12-amp power max wide path vacuum

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Vacuum Screw 214793DA
#1

Motor diagram

Vacuum screw

Part #214793DA

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Vacuum Spring 34572002
#45

Upper housing/hood diagram

Vacuum spring

Part #34572002

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Upright Vacuum Screw 21447220
#7

Upper housing/hood diagram

Upright vacuum screw

Part #21447220

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Vacuum Height Adjuster Cam Actuator 38567027
#33

Upper housing/hood diagram

Vacuum height adjuster cam actuator

Part #38567027

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bag Bracket Housing 36425081
#11

Upper housing/hood diagram

Bag bracket housing

Part #36425081

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Vacuum Switch 28161068
#8

Motor diagram

Vacuum switch

Part #28161068

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Retainer 37257232
#19

Upper housing/hood diagram

Retainer

Part #37257232

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Vacuum Exhaust Filter 40110003
#18

Upper housing/hood diagram

Vacuum exhaust filter

Part #40110003

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Retainer 42256008
#19E

Upper housing/hood diagram

Retainer

Part #42256008

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Valve Gate 38718005
#44

Upper housing/hood diagram

Valve gate

Part #38718005

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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